r/SuggestALaptop

Hey folks, I've been streaming my ps5 a bit using my old MacBook pro 2016 for a while and until I started fooling around with obs it was fine.

Here's my initial setup :

- MacBook pro Intel 2016 core i7 with 16go and Intel Iris 550 graphics chipset

- Obs

- ugreen capture dongle

I'm not looking for a new fancy laptop, but I'm wondering if I would be better buying :

- a MacBook Neo

- a MacBook Air M5

- a cheap windows laptop

- a minisforum or equivalent mini pc

- or??

To take care of the video / encoding live and stream / chat management.

The laptop / minipc will be my daily driver for work, but I don't want to game on it.

Max budget is 900€, but because streaming is more a hobby than anything else, I don't want to invest too much.

I believe a dedicated GPU would help ease obs, but I'm not even sure. What do you think?

Thanks!

I’m currently looking for a new laptop and I’m a bit stuck with all the options out there.

I mainly need it for work stuff like browsing, documents, and spreadsheets, but I’d also like to be able to do some light gaming from time to time. Nothing too heavy, just something that runs smoothly without issues.

Battery life and build quality are also pretty important to me since I’ll be using it daily.

My budget is around 800 to 1000 dollars. Any recommendations or models I should look into?

Here are your exact laptop requirements:

Primary Use Cases & Goals

* Longevity: A highly reliable, future-proof "prosumer" ultrabook intended to last 4 to 5 years without lagging.

* Daily Tasks: Office and productivity work, heavy web browsing, and seamless multitasking.

* Secondary Tasks: Capable of very light, occasional gaming and future light AI tasks (no hardcore gaming or heavy video editing).

* Purpose: Personal use, but must be future-ready for potential side projects or a startup.

Strict Hardware Specs

* RAM: 16GB minimum, with a strong preference for 32GB.

* Storage: 512GB minimum, with a preference for 1TB.

* Processor: Top-tier Intel Core Ultra (5/7/9), latest-gen Intel Core (i5/i7/i9), or AMD Ryzen (7/9 or Ryzen AI).

* Exclusions: Absolutely no ARM or Snapdragon chips.

* Design & Build: Premium build quality, good battery life, and overall reliability.

Lenovo

• Lenovo Ideapad 5: Ultra 5 225U | 16GB LPDDR5x (8000 MT/s) | 512GB SSD | IPS Glare 2-in-1 Touch | ₹68,566

• Lenovo Thinkpad E16: Ultra 7 155U | 16GB DDR5 (5600 MT/s) | 512GB SSD | WUXGA IPS | ₹82,991

• Lenovo Yoga Slim 7: Ultra 5 125H | 16GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 1TB SSD | OLED Non-touch | ₹88,991

• Lenovo Yoga Slim: Ultra 7 155H | 16GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 1TB SSD | OLED Non-touch | ₹88,991

• Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5: Ultra 7 225H | 16GB DDR5 (5600 MT/s) | 512GB SSD | IPS Touch | ₹90,021

• Lenovo Ideapad 5: Ultra 7 255U | 16GB LPDDR5x (8000 MT/s) | 512GB SSD | OLED 2-in-1 Touch | ₹93,314

• Lenovo Ideapad 5: Ultra 7 255H | 24GB LPDDR5x (8000 MT/s) | 512GB SSD | OLED 2-in-1 Touch | ₹96,500

• Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura: Ultra 5 226V | 16GB LPDDR5x (8533 MT/s) | 512GB SSD | OLED Touch | ₹97,646

• Lenovo Yoga 7i: Ultra 5 125H | 16GB LPDDR5x (7467 MT/s) | 1TB SSD | OLED 2-in-1 Touch | ₹100,990

Dell

• Dell 14 Plus: Ryzen AI 7 350 | 16GB LPDDR5x | 1TB SSD | FHD+ IPS 300nits | ₹80,000

• Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1: Ryzen AI 7 350 | 16GB LPDDR5x | 1TB SSD | FHD+ Touch 300nits | ₹90,000

• Dell 14 Plus: Ultra 7 256V | 16GB LPDDR5x (8533 MT/s) | 512GB SSD | 2.5K WVA 300nits | ₹95,000

Asus

• Asus Vivobook: Ultra 7 255H | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD | FHD+ IPS 300nits | ~₹86,000

• Asus Vivobook S14: Ultra 7 256V | 16GB LPDDR5x | 512GB SSD | FHD+ OLED | ~₹92,000

• Asus S16: Ultra 7 255H | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD | FHD OLED | ~₹94,000

• Asus Expertbook P5: Ultra 7 258V | 32GB LPDDR5x | 1TB SSD | WQXGA | ~₹102,000

• Asus Vivobook 14 Flip: Ultra 7 256V | 16GB LPDDR5x (8533 MT/s) | 512GB SSD | FHD+ OLED 2-in-1 Touch | ~₹105,000

HP, Samsung & Acer

• Samsung Galaxy Book 5: Ultra 7 255U | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | FHD IPS 330nits | ~₹83,000

• HP Omnibook 7 Aero: Ryzen AI 7 350 | 16GB LPDDR5x | 512GB SSD | IPS 400nits | ~₹84,000

• Acer Swift 14 AI: Ultra 7 | 16GB LPDDR5x | 1TB SSD | WUXGA | ~₹93,000

BUDGET ~ $1500+

3D software compatible Good GPU, rendering abilities,

RAM 32GB/1TB SSD

NEEDS TO BE LIGHTWEIGHT and PORTABLE

GOOD BATTERY LIFE

Excellent display quality

And needs to last me a long time 3yrs+++

Also I heard acer isn’t as good neither is HP or Dell from others Apple is ok but isn’t good for 3D rendering but amazing for adobe and from what I have heard LENOVO is considered best along with ASUS but I really need help to find something that can MAINLY LAST ME MORE THAN 3YRS

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE
Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:
TRY 155,000

Are you open to refurbs/used?
No

How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?
Between these, battery life, performance and build quality are most important, in that order. Form factor isn't important.

How important is weight and thinness to you?
Quite important. I want something lighter than 2kgs, and not too thick.

Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.
Between 14-16 inches

Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.
No CAD/editing/gaming. Will use it for software development, web dev stuff. VSCode, Node.js, Docker, Postman etc.

If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?
N/A

Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?
A good keyboard and trackpad (preferably haptic), and good build quality are requirements.

Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion.
I need to be able to run Linux on it without hassle. Budget is not flexible but the entirety of the budget is available. Cheaper alternatives that come with compromises aren't necessary. 3 year warranty is required. I want something that runs as cool as possible so it doesn't cook my lap. 32GB RAM minimum. Willing to wait a couple of months for upcoming devices if something suitable will hit the market.

I have bought a new Asus tuf laptop and I am confused that should I buy cooling laptop stand or normal laptop stand 😕 .

please help give me the cheap and best stand link if you can (budget kam h kyuki 🥀)

thank you in advance 🙏

I’m starting uni soon (Computer Science & AI) and planning to build a lot of AI/quant related projects alongside. I'll need something that can handle heavy workload, good battery life and lightweight (i don't really want a heavy gaming laptop). My budget is around 1k USD and currently I'm evaluating ASUS vivobook s14 (not that great but yea) and Macbook M2 pro.

I need suggestions as to what laptop to get, outside of these 2 options as well and at around this price range. I've heard macbooks are the norm but idk how Macbook M5 Air performs as I've only seen people talk abt the hella expensive M5 pro for CS

Im looking for a laptop which will provide buttery editing and gaming. my budget is around 65-70k INR

is the dell g15 5530 RTX 4060 worth buying?

I want a long term future proof laptop

for my btech

I like playing games on high settings and want good performance

and I want windows only

someone plz guide me I have budget around 1.1 lakh

( can't extend the budget )

I’m looking for a laptop within the £200-£400 price range that I could use for work but also to play some simple games like Minecraft

Are acer gaming laptops around 70-80k good in India to run around 4 years? Is it worth getting them for their lower price compared to other brands like lenovo?

Macbook m3 - 1 year old with bill box

16gb 256gb

100% bh

12 cycle count

Price -57k

Macbook m4 -2 months old 10 month warranty with bill box

16gb 256gb

100% bh

18 cycle count

Price -65k

What should i pick

I’m looking to buy a new laptop and would really appreciate some advice.

I’m a 2nd-year engineering student (microengineering), so my main use cases are: CAD software (Fusion 360, CATIA) , Coding / general programming, Heavy multitasking (browser + apps + notes, etc.)

What I’m looking for: Budget: around $1000 / 1000 CHF, Good battery life (ideally \~8 hours real use), Strong CPU performance (important for CAD and multitasking) , At least 16 GB RAM (preferably 32 GB for future-proofing), 512 GB SSD minimum (1 TB preferred), No need for heavy gaming, but light stuff is a plus

What you would recommend? Thanks in advance !

Hey people! Need a gaming laptop recommendation for college :)

LAPTOP QUESTIONNAIRE

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: PHP130,000 ($2100) from the Philippines, though I can purchase an import from HK, Malaysia or another country in Southeast Asia as long as it can have international warranty
• Are you open to refurbs/used? Nope
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? Performance first, then build quality, then battery life, then form factor last
• How important is weight and thinness to you? Weight is not important, I prefer laptops on the thinner side but I'm comfortable with any thickness
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. Preferably 15" or larger
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run. Using CAD (Autodesk), video editing (Adobe), programming and simulating (Android Studio), and gaming (Minecraft with shaders, Universe Sandbox, etc.)
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want? Minecraft and Universe Sandbox mainly. Minecraft with shaders and max performance settings should still perform with high FPS (high enough that there's no noticeable jitter or slideshow effect).
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)? Reliable build quality (should be able to survive 4+ years in college), able to open and repair, fingerprint reader is optional, touch screen is optional but a plus if there is (low priority though), many ports (USB-C, USB-A, etc), as many RAM and drive slots as it can have lol
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. This is mainly for a laptop that I hope could survive all of undergrad and possibly postgrad / work. Also the $2100 is probably overkill, it's just the absolute limit on what I'm willing to pay. I'm very much open to cheaper options for the same/slightly worse quality, as long as it performs like it's always on adrenaline with a battery life of 3.5 hours or more.

Hey guys,

​I'm looking to buy a budget laptop for someone whose main use case is heavy word processing, managing large database app, heavy web browsing, and media consumption. (No gaming at all)

​I found this deal locally for around $420:

​CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U

​RAM: 16GB DDR5

​Storage: 512GB SSD NVMe

​Display: 15.6" FHD (likely a TN panel)

​it seems like a steal for the multitasking needs.

but, I have a few concerns:

​for those who own it or have experience with budget HPs:

Overall Build Quality: Beyond the notorious hinge issues, how does the rest of the laptop hold up? (Chassis flex, keyboard deck, and touchpad feel).

​real world Issues: Have you encountered any weird quirks? (annoying fan noise, thermal throttling, driver/software conflicts, or sudden performance drops).

​Display: Is the TN panel completely unbearable for long reading/typing sessions, or is it acceptable for indoor use?

​Are there any better alternatives in this exact price range?

​Any feedback from owners or tech experts would be highly appreciated.

Thanks!

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US: 5.000.000 colombian pesos (COP)
• Are you open to refurbs/used?: nope
• How would you prioritize form factor (ultrabook, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life? I need high performance and a long battery for my engineering tasks, so I prefer a strong, reliable laptop.
• How important is weight and thinness to you?: In need something light and thin. but powerful.
• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A. a 13 or 15 inches display would be okay.
• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run: After Effects, blender, premiere pro, visual studio.
• If you're gaming, do you have certain games you want to play? At what settings and FPS do you want?. Usually i use medium settings, but i would like better graphics. I usually play resident evil games. I have a ps5 so gaming its not a priority for the pc.
• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?: I would like a glass screen similar to the ones used in macbooks.
• Leave any finishing thoughts here that you may feel are necessary and beneficial to the discussion. My main goal is to have a powerful machine for programming and technical projects, but it also needs to be portable enough to carry to class every day. I value quality and efficiency to ensure I can focus on my studies without technical issues

Is the E14 G7 Core U7 255H good?

Specifically the one with 2.8k display, 32GB RAM (dual) and 512GB SSD (add another later, no demand for storage as of now), 64Wh battery, Backlit keyboard, FP Reader, Al bottom

Cost is around 128k INR (1350USD) from Lenovo.in prior CC offers etc.

If there are other ThinkPads available with similar display and SOC, for a lower price, open to them.